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The School of Mathematics of Sun Yat-sen University (Guangzhou south campus) invites applications for a number of 3-year positions of Research Associate or Senior Researcher (Non-Tenure-Track) in all areas of mathematics and statistics. Either positions is renewable up to another three years. There will be no teaching duties. Annual salaries, depending on the rank of the position, vary from CNY 190,000 until CNY 360,000 (i.e., approx. USD 27,500--52,000). Precise information and requirements on the applicants can be found on the old webpage " http://202.116.86.88/main/news/CommonNews.aspx?ColumnNo=NA01&NewsNo=d4edb9b8-e2e8-4032-9695-d4365acb1bd6 ", even though a new webpage is still under construction.

To apply, candidates should send the curriculum vitae and the research statement to mathjobs, and arrange for at least three letters of recommendation sent directly to mathjobs. Please also specify either "Senior Researcher" or "Research Associate" on the cover letter. For more information, please feel free to contact with Ms. Minzhi Li at lminzh@mail.sysu.edu.cn

There are also a few 2-year positions of postdocs, for which please contact with Ms. Minzhi Li for more details.

About Sun Yat-sen University Sun Yat-sen University, originally known as Guangdong University, was founded in 1924 by Dr. SUN Yat-sen (also called SUN Zhongshan), a great democratic revolutionary leader of the 20th century. The University is located in Guangdong Province, an area close to Hong Kong and Macao. According to the Times Higher Education World University Ranking for 2010-2011, Sun Yat-sen University was ranked in the top 200 in the world. For more information, see http://www.sysu.edu.cn/2012/en/index.htm

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Research Statement

Three Reference Letters (to be submitted by the reference writers at this site )